Is it considered dangerous conduct to look at yourself in the rear-view mirror while the vehicle is in motion?

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The correct answer is yes, because attention to the road is lost at that moment. Rear-view mirrors are safety devices intended exclusively for observing traffic and the environment, not for the driver's aesthetic or personal use. When looking at yourself (to comb hair, apply makeup, or check appearance), two negative effects occur: Visual distraction: Eyes are taken off the road. Cognitive distraction: The brain stops processing traffic information. Distractions are the leading cause of fatal accidents. The other answers are incorrect because driving and looking at yourself simultaneously is incompatible with attentive driving, and the danger exists regardless of lighting conditions (day or night).

Is it considered dangerous conduct to look at yourself in the rear-view mirror while the vehicle is in motion?

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